WHITE WINE SPRITZER

This is a fun, refreshing, light and delicious cocktail for a Fourth of July celebration. The berries make it festive, and add to the red, white and blue theme of the day.

The syrup did make the drink quite sweet, I would recommend adding it slowly until the spritzer reaches the desired amount of sweetness.

WHITE WINE SPRITZER

1 (750ml) bottle of sparkling wine

1 (750ml) bottle of chardonnay

vanilla simple syrup (recipe follows)

1 (1 litre) bottle of sparkling water, chilled

VANILLA SIMPLE SYRUP

2 cups water

2 cups sugar

1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise

In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water, sugar and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and pour mixture through a wire mesh strainer, discarding solids.